LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee
GoodSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI E of LA 328 · Structure no. 035000560402391
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,880
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee is a concrete slab carrying LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,568 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee carry?
About 6,880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0347 over Nicholas Coulee?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.